Model Year | 2017 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Toyota Tacoma | |
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.
2007 Toyota Tacoma Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The TRD Off-Road seats offer great comfort after 3+ hour long drives. see full Toyota Tacoma review |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Great for kids and adults much like a sedan. Seats do not feel like a compramise like old jump seats. Wet/dry storage under them is great idea. Storge behind them and fold down hard top storge area is also handy. see full Toyota Tacoma review |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
I have 2 kids and they have no problems back there. Good for adults too. see full Toyota Tacoma review |
2007 Toyota Tacoma Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Sits too low to the floor area. Knees and thighs point up. Not comfortable for long drives. see full Toyota Tacoma review |
2008 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
not suitable for adults see full Toyota Tacoma review |
2007 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
With the access cab the rear seat is cramped, but is better with the crew cab see full Toyota Tacoma review |
2007 | 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD |
Bench seat see full Toyota Tacoma review |